Monthly archives: May 2011

 

 

Memorial Day Weekend

As you know by now, we spent the weekend with my family at Holden Beach.  We spent lots of time relaxing by the pool, cooking out, and even got in a late dinner at Provision Co.  Ashley had fun playing with her cousin Finley.  She liked rubbing Finley’s hair and got on the floor a [...]

 

Water Hose Fun

We got back from the beach this afternoon and my poor plants were dying for some water!  It seemed to be a lot hotter here than it was at the beach.  So I waited until after 5:00PM to go out and water them, but even then it was still very hot outside.  Ashley loves being [...]

 

Happy Memorial Day

Thank you to all the men and women, past and present, in our armed forces and military. The service you provide for our freedom is invaluable. My heart goes out to the family members of all those who have died protecting our country. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. God bless you all!

 

Daddy's Girl

I have noticed a common similarity whenever Van gives Ashley a bath.  She always comes down stairs in the same pajamas!  She has a set of long-sleeved/pant pajamas that say “I Love Daddy” on them.  These were great winter pajamas, when she was a size smaller.  But now that the weather is warmer, I always [...]

 

In the Car

Since I haven’t posted a video in a while, here is a new one for ‘ya.  Sorry the quality is bad; it was taken with my phone and I apparently had it turned the wrong way so the video is vertical instead of horizontal.  Who knew?  But you get the picture. It was taken this [...]

 

18-Month Portraits

We had Ashley’s 18-month portraits taken several weeks ago.  Jean Lombos, the same photographer that took her 6-month portraits, came to our house for the shoot.  It was important to me to have some pictures taken of us with the boys.  After all, they are part of our family, too!  Plus, Toby will be 10 [...]

 

Wine & Design

For Mother’s Day, Mom, Jenn and I did a class at Wine & Design.  It’s a paint party where they provide all the art materials, and you provide the wine!  Today’s design was hydrangeas.  I don’t have a lick of art experience, and I must say that my painting turned out pretty good!  I can’t [...]

 

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to Mom/Nana/Mary Lou!  I am so lucky to have you as my mentor, friend, and Mom.  Thank you for all that you do.  I hope I can do as good a job with Ashley as you did with me.  I love you! Happy Mother’s Day to all of the other wonderful Moms [...]

 

Last Hoorah

Yesterday was our last full day in Orlando.  We left bright and early this morning to come home, and Ashley is already in her own bed as I type this.  We made good time, too.  Less than 10 hours. I am so pleasantly surprised at how well Ashley did in the car.  She far exceeded [...]